Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraoleate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-2 TETRAOLEATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (listed under CIR group assessment)
Function
Skin-conditioning agent – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; CIR-assessed safe (2016/2023)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraoleate is a permitted emulsifying agent and skin-conditioning emollient with good safety profile; undergoes hydrolysis under alkaline conditions at elevated temperatures.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraoleate safe in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraoleate is a permitted emulsifying agent and skin-conditioning emollient with good safety profile; undergoes hydrolysis under alkaline conditions at elevated temperatures. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraoleate allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraoleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraoleate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraoleate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (listed under CIR group assessment).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraoleate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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